Rochester Borough Development Corporation

10/22/2026

🎃👻 ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE! 🚒🧡

Get those costumes ready, Rochester! 🕸️🧙‍♀️ Our Annual Halloween Parade is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our community!

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ Parade starts promptly at 6:00 PM

🎃 Parade Route:
We’ll begin at the Rochester High School parking lot and make our way to the Rochester Fire Department Downtown Station at 414 Lacock Street.

👻 Once we arrive, stick around for costume judging, prizes, and refreshments! 🏆🍬

⚠️ Please Note: Refreshments are for parade participants only. Thank you for your understanding!

Bring the family, show off those creative costumes, and come enjoy a fun Halloween tradition with your Rochester community! 🧡🖤

We look forward to seeing everyone there! Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃🚒

10/17/2026

How cool is this??

Something is stirring along Brighton Avenue!

The Rochester Ghost Hunt Adventure is a free, family-friendly outdoor story experience running October 25–31.

Find one of six viewfinder stations, look for the ghost, scan the QR code and follow the clues into the surrounding area. Try one station, visit a few or collect all six missing objects.

🔎 Begin at any station
📱 One internet-connected phone per group is enough
⏱ Allow about 45–60 minutes for the complete hunt
🎃 Family-friendly—not a haunted house or scare attraction
🚶 Explore at your own pace

Can’t make the November 1 Finale Party? No problem—the street hunt is a complete experience on its own. The finale is an optional bonus for anyone who can join us.

Plan your hunt:
https://biguppaskystudios.com/ghost-adventure/rochester-ghost-hunt.php

Stay on sidewalks, cross with caution and share discoveries—not answers!

10/14/2026

💡 Brighton Avenue Spotlight #6: Annex Rochester
The Annex is a unique Speakeasy located below Hollywood Gardens. They serve up delicious curated cocktails in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Stop by for an after dinner drink next Friday or Saturday night!

10/13/2026

"DEADLINE TO BUY TICKETS IS OCT 28th!
*Night at the Races Tickets Are Now Available!* 🏇
Tickets for our Middle School *Night at the Races* fundraiser are now available for purchase!

💻 *Purchase online through Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-school-pta-night-at-the-races-tickets-2001076675203

💵 Prefer to purchase in person? Tickets are also available at RASD Security or with any Middle School teacher! *Email Jessica Dorian with questions! [email protected]

We hope to see you there and appreciate your support of our Middle School SWPBIS program!

The Night at the Races Fundraiser will directly support our Middle school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

10/07/2026

💡 Brighton Avenue Spotlight #5: Hollywood Gardens! Another nostalgic Brighton Avenue business with a long history in Rochester, Hollywood has an ever-changing menu that is a “step above” your average bar food. Great atmosphere too! Check them out!

10/05/2026

Send in those before and after photos!

We extended our deadline! Fall cleanup contest! Let’s get Rochy looking its best!

10/05/2026

💡 Brighton Avenue Spotlight #4: Youngs Jewelry & Coins
Young’s has been a staple in Rochester for decades! Come check out their beautiful pieces, housed in a landmark Rochester building! Thank you for being a supporter of Brighton Up! 💍 💎

10/02/2026

🔦 Brighton Avenue Spotlight #3: R-ACT Theatre Productions! Such a fun community theater! If you have never been there, you definitely should go! Check out their social media page to learn about upcoming shows!

10/01/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you so much for all the positive comments about the Veteran flags in Rochester. They look great and we thank everyone who participated.
There’s been an overwhelming interest in more flags being purchased. We are going to open up an order in January. We will send out the information on Facebook and other places around town after the Holidays. 🤍💙